MA Journalism Napier University 2010

BA Hons English Studies Stirling University 2008

Lornshill Academy 2004/8 [Junior and Senior Dux Medalist]

Music:

An impressive network of colourful online content encompassing Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Linked In and Tumblr. Support slots with top names like Rachel Sermanni, Simon Townshend, Withered Hand and The Vaselines. Producer for Bad Elephant, a hard-rocking band from Stirling about to release their debut EP. Currently soundtracking a short documentary.

Journalism:

Work experience with top publications such as The Aberdeen Press and Journal, The Big Issue, and Craven Publishing. Published in The Stirling Observer and Edinburgh's student publication The Journal. Currently blogging daily at http://end-of-neil.tumblr.com/

Press Officer Experience

Offered services to local theatre groups to help them integrate their stories with the press. Everything from taking pictures, recording interviews, writing copy, press releases, PR work and research. Consult with local Community Interest Companies and start-ups on social media strategy.

Podcasts:

Created podcasts and press content for Community Interest Company 'Creative Stirling' and helped to organise the first Stirling Fringe Festival.

References:

“Neil has become a regular contributor and active volunteer with the Creative Stirling project...has been a real asset to the company.... has real musical talent and great skills in terms of all round creative practice, in writing, performing as well as utilising digital technology and social media.” [Josephine Hall, Director, Creative Stirling]

"Neil....invaluable member of the festival team... refreshing to work with someone with so much initiative and drive....professional approach, attention to detail and dedication....a great asset to us. I'd recommend him to any organisation" [Barry McDonald, Director, Stirling Fringe Festival]

"Neil patiently led us through each step of the process, providing bags of excellent creative advice..end result is far better than we'd dared to hope for. Neil..managed to capture the energy of our live performances" [Andy Wyper, guitarist and vocalist for Bad Elephant]